02-14-2014, 02:43 AM
Do you like to do this for arguments sake? You are taking what I am saying out of context.
That is true that there was a hysteria that was surrounded by the Beatles in their hey day. They became more serious about their music eventually with John Lennon even calling it a 'circus' (I will find the interview if you real want). I think he even called it a flea circus.
I don't think Duran Duran have the same longevity and are in the same league as the other artists that you have mentioned. I went to 2 of their concerts. Look, part of the makeup, puffy shirts was what made them, don't try and say 'it was all about the music'. It really wasn't. I followed this band back in the day. I even have a picture of a Simon Le Bon drawing I can drag out for you that was given to me. They were right into the 'video' medium as a means for expression, because ultimately that detracts from the music and is able to enhance their image.
The Beatles music stands it's own. How can you even compare them? I truly love music, I love the Beatles, I have an old Duran Duran cassette tape here.
All I am saying is, let's call a spade a spade and get real. HoTD, don't just argue with me, because Aussie said it.
Addit: I am a musician, I know that presentation is important, I am constantly going to lengths to present myself in the best possible light when I am doing my thing. It's not about looks to some degree, but you still need to put your best foot forward.
That is true that there was a hysteria that was surrounded by the Beatles in their hey day. They became more serious about their music eventually with John Lennon even calling it a 'circus' (I will find the interview if you real want). I think he even called it a flea circus.
I don't think Duran Duran have the same longevity and are in the same league as the other artists that you have mentioned. I went to 2 of their concerts. Look, part of the makeup, puffy shirts was what made them, don't try and say 'it was all about the music'. It really wasn't. I followed this band back in the day. I even have a picture of a Simon Le Bon drawing I can drag out for you that was given to me. They were right into the 'video' medium as a means for expression, because ultimately that detracts from the music and is able to enhance their image.
The Beatles music stands it's own. How can you even compare them? I truly love music, I love the Beatles, I have an old Duran Duran cassette tape here.
All I am saying is, let's call a spade a spade and get real. HoTD, don't just argue with me, because Aussie said it.
Addit: I am a musician, I know that presentation is important, I am constantly going to lengths to present myself in the best possible light when I am doing my thing. It's not about looks to some degree, but you still need to put your best foot forward.